Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field(s): Radiology Technology (Radiology)

Objective: To educate students in the field of conventional and specialized imaging methods of radiology and to teach basic techniques
 

Introduction:
Radiology or radiography is the imaging of organs inside the body by a special device to diagnose the type of disease and help in examining the status of the disease.
Radiology is one of the branches of medical sciences and has a special place in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and ultimately human health. The continuous undergraduate curriculum is designed to train radiology experts with appropriate capabilities to use new devices and technologies in the field of medical imaging. The main objective of the program is to prepare the ground for the acquisition of educational experiences and competencies required to function effectively as an expert and skilled technologist in medical imaging departments. In this course, students gain theoretical and clinical experience in various fields of imaging, from simple and conventional radiographic methods to advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT), imaging using magnetic resonance of the atomic nucleus (MRI), ultrasound, etc. will be obtained. During the educational course, the student will learn theoretical and practical topics in various educational fields of this field and then gain clinical experiences in these fields.

History of the field and new developments:
Since the installation of the first radiology device in 1931 by the great Iranian scientist the late Prof. Mahmoud Hesabi in Iran (Sina Hospital in Tehran), technical developments and new technologies in the field of medical imaging sciences have caused the field of radiology technology to gain a special place in the early and accurate diagnosis of many diseases in the world and Iran. He has been studying radiology in Iran at the associate level since 1965-1966 in the cities of Shiraz, Mashhad, etc. In 2008, continuous and discontinuous bachelor's degrees were launched in different faculties across the country. In 2018, its undergraduate degree in the School of Paramedical Sciences of Arak University of Medical Sciences began with the admission of 20 students.
In recent years, this field was considered as a purely paraclinical field and was used with mechanical and analog tools and devices, using radiographic films with not very high sensitivity, the use of contrast agents, and often invasive and painful methods in diagnosing diseases. However, today, using modern imaging systems such as digital imaging devices, digital mammography, digital angiography with subtraction, spiral computed tomography (SPIRAL CT), ultrasonic MRI imaging, and color Doppler imaging can be diagnosed with greater accuracy and speed. Also, most invasive methods are performed non-invasively thanks to advanced technologies. At present, in addition to diagnosing diseases, it is possible to treat some diseases or weaken their effect using modern techniques and equipment, and arterial embolization of tumors is one of the important and noteworthy cases in this field. Finally, it can be stated that improving the quality of diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic services in medical imaging departments with early diagnosis of diseases increases the level of health of people in the community.

Values and Beliefs:
The field of radiation technology has its own place in the fields of medical diagnostics and is directly related to the health of people in the community. In terms of the type of activities that take place in this field, it is necessary that the behaviors of a radiation technologist are in accordance with the religious, religious, cultural and social standards of the same society. In this regard, it is natural that during the educational period, in addition to increasing his knowledge about religious and national issues, the student will also acquire full knowledge about behavioral practices and in general the dos and don'ts and be ready to accept responsibility in the field of practical activities. At the end of the training course, the radiation technologist, in addition to scientific abilities, must have such a capability that regardless of issues such as race, religion, nationality, language, sex, age, physical abilities, etc. which can be the grounds for discord in different societies, by adopting the path of justice and fairness and respecting the individual freedoms of patients, it should take steps towards the health and happiness of the society.

Mission:
The mission of this field is to create the necessary scientific and specialized abilities to train radiology experts and increase their efficiency in the field of medical imaging and the use of new tools with advanced technology.

Vision - Vision
Learners of this field, due to their scientific and specialized knowledge in various fields of medical imaging, will be able to perform advanced imaging techniques in a more specific way, and these graduates will be able to cooperate in research and research related to medical diagnosis due to their relationship with advanced imaging devices.

General Objectives - AIM
The purpose of the Bachelor of Radiology Educational Program is to train students who will learn and acquire the necessary skills in medical imaging from simple imaging techniques to advanced methods (including digital systems, MRI, CT, modern ultrasounds, etc.) and care and maintenance of work instruments.

Important and strategic tips for radiology students:
Students may be confused when they enter the university, because sometimes they have no knowledge or vision of the path ahead. Therefore, by carefully studying this booklet, the questions and ambiguities of studying in the field that will determine your future career will be solved to some extent. Undoubtedly, the answers to these questions and ambiguities will pave the way for new students.